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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2's Full Specs Ahead of June 5 Launch

The next-gen console boasts a custom Nvidia Ampere GPU, enhanced memory, and advanced features like DLSS and ray tracing, marking a significant leap in performance.

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Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World
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Overview

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 features a custom Nvidia T239 SoC with an Ampere-based GPU, 1,536 CUDA cores, and support for DLSS and real-time ray tracing.
  • Its ARM Cortex-A78C CPU includes eight cores, with six dedicated to gaming and a theoretical maximum clock speed of 1.7 GHz.
  • The console includes 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with 9GB for games, and 256GB of UFS storage supported by a dedicated decompression engine for faster loading.
  • Display capabilities include 4K resolution docked, 1080p handheld, HDR support, and up to 120 fps, though VRR is limited to the handheld screen.
  • New features include magnetically attaching Joy-Cons with mouse-like functionality, enhanced Game Chat tools, and a redesigned 7.9-inch screen.